AHAs
Alpha Hydroxy Acids are also known as Acide Citrique or Acide Lactique, these are a group of naturally found acids in a wide range of foods. Alpha hydroxy acids are highly common in the world of cosmetics and skincare industry. It is known to be incorporated alongside key ingredients in products that promise anti-aging effects, remove scars and treat dry skin but what is the role of AHAs on its own? AHAs are strong exfoliating acids and are commonly found in greater concentrations in chemical peels.
AHAs are water-soluble exfoliants known to remove the top dead skin cell layer, offering controlled skin injuries leading to multiple benefits starting off from stimulated skin regeneration and repair mechanism which indirectly leads to better skin texture, decrement in hyperpigmentation and it is also known to be a vital component in acne related concerns.
AHAs are amazing although caution is needed as they are not suitable for all skin type, and the order of application is vital to ensure the skin doesn’t become sensitised to it. This occurs because the dead skin cells sitting on the top of your skin play a vital role in minimizing sun damage to your dermis. This however can be easily combatted with firstly not applying AHAs during AM and secondly, the regular use of a good sunscreen. The three most common type of AHAs used in skincare are glycolic acid, lactic acid and mandelic acid. Their core function may be the same but their intensities and penetration power varies and is often recommended according to your skin type.
The world of exfoliating chemicals is very interesting and fun to get into but it requires special care that comes with knowledge and practice or you can consult with the therapists at The Beauty Base to ensure that your day and night time skincare routine do not have any contradicting effects or irritating ingredients when mixed with other products. AHAs work in perfect harmony with Vitamin C but it is often advised against the usage of AHAs with Retinol because they both act as exfoliants to some extent.
AHAs are a great starting product to enter into the world of chemical exfoliants. Get to navigate and choose from our wide range of AHAs-based products sourced from all over the world all ready to be at your doorstep. The Beauty Base has multiple checkout options ranging from Mastercard/VISA to ZIP pay and Afterpay.
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